Nírema Hotel & Spa opened in September 2026 on Samos Island, Greece, as part of the Mgallery Collection, a portfolio of distinctive hotels under Accor. The property is located at the entrance of Vathy village, offering a new luxury seaside retreat overlooking the Aegean Sea.
Design and Accommodation
The hotel features 72 rooms, including eight suites with private pools and terraces. Nírema means ‘dream’ in the Samian dialect and is designed as a contemporary Mediterranean retreat inspired by Samos’ landscapes, winemaking traditions, and cultural heritage. Guests enjoy panoramic views of the Aegean Sea, Vathy Bay, and the Ampelos mountains.
Management and Operations
Nírema Hotel & Spa
is managed by SWOT Hospitality Management, an Athens-based company specializing in hotel, asset and investment management, sales, marketing, and advisory services. This partnership with Accor marks an important milestone that supports SWOT’s long-term presence in the international luxury hospitality sector.
Amenities and Experiences
The hotel offers a private beachfront area reserved exclusively for guests. Dining facilities include a sea-view à la carte restaurant and a pool bar with a mixology focus. Situated beside the Samos Wine Museum, the hotel houses Curvus, an intimate wine cellar showcasing local Muscat grape wines.
Guest Offerings and Wellness
Wellbeing amenities include a spa featuring island-inspired rituals, a fitness centre, and an
outdoor pool with landscaped views. A private beach with sunbeds and a beach bar is available to hotel guests. Nírema hosts ‘The Cup of Pythagoras’ wine ritual, inspired by Pythagoras’ philosophy, where guests taste wines served in the historic ‘Cup of Justice’ vessel.
Statements from Executives
Maud Bailly, CEO of Sofitel Legend, Sofitel, MGallery & Emblems, described Nírema as a unique addition representing Samos’ story and expanding Mgallery’s footprint in Greece. Stelios Koutsivitis, President of SWOT Hospitality Management, emphasized delivering experience-driven hotels true to local character in partnership with Accor. Hotel Owner Stelios Zarbanis called Nírema a tribute to Samos, creating an authentic
place where design, nature, wine, and wellbeing come together.
MGallery Collection Expansion
This opening marks a new milestone for Mgallery Collection in Greece, complementing existing properties in Athens and Crete. The brand has four additional hotels planned in the pipeline, including locations in Chania and wider Athens areas, continuing its focus on Greek cultural heritage, island hospitality, and Mediterranean landscapes.
